tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post3237571754045580583..comments2023-11-06T13:07:23.645-05:00Comments on The Quintessentially Questionable Query Experiment: Blog Chain: Greatest AccomplishmentMatthew MacNishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-50624560788688929402011-11-25T13:18:28.008-05:002011-11-25T13:18:28.008-05:00Writing a novel is a big deal. Thanks for putting ...Writing a novel is a big deal. Thanks for putting this in perspective for me. After having done it five times, I've started to hanker for the next big achievement: publishing! But it's good to remember that just completing a novel is a very big accomplishment and takes a degree of self discipline and perseverance. Thanks, Matt!Katrina L. Lantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871272394922775923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-43676972571518627722011-11-22T16:02:30.272-05:002011-11-22T16:02:30.272-05:00TOTALLY AGREE!TOTALLY AGREE!Cole Gibsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08384758019054580574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-21969258038051639532011-11-22T10:36:45.879-05:002011-11-22T10:36:45.879-05:00I completely agree with you. I was thinking on my ...I completely agree with you. I was thinking on my way to work today, how accomplished I'll feel when I'm done. Even how each step of the way, each chapter I have finished has given me a great sense of accomplishment. I can't imagine how I'll feel when I'm actually done. I can't wait.Jessica Salyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227752359369023249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-78378571894251062882011-11-21T22:42:40.375-05:002011-11-21T22:42:40.375-05:00Hmmm... that's a hard question. I feel like I ...Hmmm... that's a hard question. I feel like I can't call my son my greatest accomplishment, because I feel like that somehow discredits his role in being an awesome human being or something. <br /><br />So, if I stick to writing, I'll say for me it's not just finishing, but editing (a million times) and querying and daring to dream that I can be published, especially when so many people think writing for a living is unrealistic.alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-36194770348115993022011-11-21T22:40:09.601-05:002011-11-21T22:40:09.601-05:00Finishing a novel is a pretty big deal. I think r...Finishing a novel is a pretty big deal. I think revising a novel is a big deal too. Each revision feels that much closer to being publishable.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226974782422398270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-22150475005952029442011-11-21T22:15:47.294-05:002011-11-21T22:15:47.294-05:00My great writing accomplishment is getting to the ...My great writing accomplishment is getting to the point when I think I'm ready to query. I'm almost there with my current wip. My other one is knowing not just any agent will do, and turning down representation because I decided my novel wasn't quite there yet (there were other factors too of course).Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-32061314726911644932011-11-21T21:38:52.544-05:002011-11-21T21:38:52.544-05:00Ah. The End. I've been wondering when I'll...Ah. The End. I've been wondering when I'll ever really feel good enough about the product to write those words. Is it every really "done"?Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-552127189371456392011-11-21T20:37:02.714-05:002011-11-21T20:37:02.714-05:00Ahh, good one. Hmm... well, I guess if we're k...Ahh, good one. Hmm... well, I guess if we're keeping this writing-related, I hear what you're saying. I've had plenty of folks tell me they can't believe I've written a whole book... so I guess for me it's getting someone with some level of influence to believe in me enough to pitch my sh!t--LOL! :D So I guess Step 2 can be my biggest accomplishment for now. Then 3, 4, 5...<br /><br />Hey, Happy Thanksgiving, my friend! Have a great one~ :o) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-54459648956868950042011-11-21T20:20:34.665-05:002011-11-21T20:20:34.665-05:00Life: having and raising my two boys.
Writing: ho...Life: having and raising my two boys.<br /><br />Writing: holding my ARC in my hands.K. M. Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167022736028223997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-67125301391745693502011-11-21T19:48:48.142-05:002011-11-21T19:48:48.142-05:00Good question. In my writing life, I'm probabl...Good question. In my writing life, I'm probably most proud of my refusal to be tied down by my fears and worries. Taking that next step is HARD, but I'm getting better! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-30238446456520245682011-11-21T16:45:59.211-05:002011-11-21T16:45:59.211-05:00Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving, in case we don't &...Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving, in case we don't 'see' each other around by Thursday. :)Lola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-52697214009225388722011-11-21T16:45:07.602-05:002011-11-21T16:45:07.602-05:00I am in full agreement, typing the end never gets ...I am in full agreement, typing the end never gets old. :)<br /><br />It IS a big accomplishment (the writing of a novel). <br /><br />Have a lovely and writerly week, Matt.Lola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-60414337629153895222011-11-21T15:37:00.926-05:002011-11-21T15:37:00.926-05:00i've written my fair share of novels, novellas...i've written my fair share of novels, novellas and short stories, and i can say it never gets boring, writing "The End". I hope it never doesSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-28107852363480797362011-11-21T15:27:34.887-05:002011-11-21T15:27:34.887-05:00Writing "the end" is so huge. I always t...Writing "the end" is so huge. I always type it in at the end just to see those words.Kate Karyus Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581176126578915929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-24558259119046038722011-11-21T13:53:23.354-05:002011-11-21T13:53:23.354-05:00Jeffrey Beesler says it all, Matt. I also predict ...Jeffrey Beesler says it all, Matt. I also predict that you have many more stories in you, and many more THE ENDs left to write.<br /><br />My greatest accomplishment in the writing world is, through all the many downs and the few ups, not giving up.Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-36298256105512314652011-11-21T13:04:57.909-05:002011-11-21T13:04:57.909-05:00Dude, you have so many success milestones in front...Dude, you have so many success milestones in front of you, you have no idea. Reaching the end is just one of the first accomplishments out there. I'm looking forward to the day when someone walks up to you and says, "Hey, Matt. Thank you for writing this story. I appreciate what you've done here, more than you can ever possibly know."<br /><br />When that moment comes, and yes it is a when, not an if moment for you, you'll probably be at a loss for words. Quite a quandary for one whose art revolves around words, right?Jeff Beeslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935580053176710609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-38287829071396818842011-11-21T13:00:41.164-05:002011-11-21T13:00:41.164-05:00Finishing the damned thing was the best feeling, s...Finishing the damned thing was the best feeling, still is.Cynthia Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595677706434920552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-31049090334212389682011-11-21T12:17:49.027-05:002011-11-21T12:17:49.027-05:00I haven't gotten there yet, but typing "t...I haven't gotten there yet, but typing "the end" will be huge for me.Suzie F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09560250678212373878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-56445138875717734702011-11-21T11:53:52.129-05:002011-11-21T11:53:52.129-05:00I love this because it focuses on internal accompl...I love this because it focuses on internal accomplishments. Its easy to measure accomplishments in the terms of the world but, I would argue, more important, to measure them in our own terms! Congratulations on reaching THE END!Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-43608858030875298182011-11-21T11:40:11.387-05:002011-11-21T11:40:11.387-05:00"The End" should always feel good to the..."The End" should always feel good to the writer, something that we should stop and savor before taking on the next big feats.Michelle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117937124348728578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-43336863049092209972011-11-21T11:28:00.151-05:002011-11-21T11:28:00.151-05:00I'd have to agree, thus far, at least. But fin...I'd have to agree, thus far, at least. But finding an agent & publisher, if that ever happens, will be my next greatest accomplishments. They seem even tougher than writing THE END.Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-18139420098453177862011-11-21T11:23:26.237-05:002011-11-21T11:23:26.237-05:00I'm so with you! That's the best feeling f...I'm so with you! That's the best feeling for a writer--writing THE END at the end of a manuscript.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-37990198838342004342011-11-21T11:15:55.102-05:002011-11-21T11:15:55.102-05:00It is no small feat to type "The End". Y...It is no small feat to type "The End". You should totally be proud of yourself! That's a huge accomplishment.Amanda Bonillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983960181205765184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-5286142451086724642011-11-21T11:01:11.753-05:002011-11-21T11:01:11.753-05:00My greatest accomplishment, as far as writing goes...My greatest accomplishment, as far as writing goes, is having a few short pieces actually published.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-38616739124001070522011-11-21T10:53:57.913-05:002011-11-21T10:53:57.913-05:00I can't wait to write The End. And knowing wh...I can't wait to write The End. And knowing what it takes to get there makes my appreciation of someone who has already accomplished that even higher.Tasha Seegmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489911822054861132noreply@blogger.com